Chair Plantation

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Chair Plantation

Sandon Lone Tree A view in the Sandon Estate.
Sandon Lone Tree Credit: Gordon Griffiths

Chair Plantation is a woodland area located in Staffordshire, England. Spanning over several acres, this plantation is known for its dense forest and abundance of wood. The plantation is situated in a picturesque landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and countryside.

The woodland comprises a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and pine, creating a diverse ecosystem. The trees in Chair Plantation are well-maintained and provide a haven for numerous wildlife species. Visitors to the plantation can expect to encounter a range of birds, such as woodpeckers and owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.

The woodland is accessible to the public, with well-marked trails and paths that allow for easy exploration. These paths wind through the plantation, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas where visitors can enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the tranquility of nature.

Chair Plantation is not only a natural haven but also serves as a sustainable source of timber. The carefully managed woodland provides a sustainable supply of wood, contributing to the local economy and supporting the region's timber industry.

Overall, Chair Plantation in Staffordshire, England, is a beautiful woodland area abundant with trees and wildlife. Its well-maintained paths and stunning scenery make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the countryside.

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Chair Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.855731/-2.0453574 or Grid Reference SJ9728. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sandon Lone Tree A view in the Sandon Estate.
Sandon Lone Tree
A view in the Sandon Estate.
Farm Track and Footpath This footpath crosses other footpaths on its way towards Fradswell, joining the Wallbrook road at the Hawkins lane junction.     <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2700053" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2700053">Link</a>
Farm Track and Footpath
This footpath crosses other footpaths on its way towards Fradswell, joining the Wallbrook road at the Hawkins lane junction. Link
Stone Circles Challenge Footpath near the Gamkeepers cottage The Stone Circles Challenge joins twenty or more walks around the Stone area.   <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/content/articles/2008/07/14/stone_circles_feature.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/content/articles/2008/07/14/stone_circles_feature.shtml">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stone Circles Challenge Footpath near the Gamkeepers cottage
The Stone Circles Challenge joins twenty or more walks around the Stone area. LinkExternal link
Fox's Wood The farm on the left is Fox's Wood Farm.
Fox's Wood
The farm on the left is Fox's Wood Farm.
Sheep feeder In a field north of Gayton, a peaceful hamlet near the A51.
Sheep feeder
In a field north of Gayton, a peaceful hamlet near the A51.
Weston upon Trent Church St Andrew's Church has an very broad tower in Early English style, and there is other early 13C work inside, but the remainder of the exterior is Victorian, of 1860 and 1872.
Weston upon Trent Church
St Andrew's Church has an very broad tower in Early English style, and there is other early 13C work inside, but the remainder of the exterior is Victorian, of 1860 and 1872.
St. Peter, Gayton
St. Peter, Gayton
St. James the Great, Salt
St. James the Great, Salt
Pitt's Column Abandoned and hidden in the trees, this is a memorial column to William Pitt the Younger. Erected in the year of his death (1806).
Pitt's Column
Abandoned and hidden in the trees, this is a memorial column to William Pitt the Younger. Erected in the year of his death (1806).
Pitt's Column More general view of the memorial.
Pitt's Column
More general view of the memorial.
The Casey, Salt Looking North towards the Trent and Mersey Canal and the A51 from the River Trent Bridge at Salt.
The Casey, Salt
Looking North towards the Trent and Mersey Canal and the A51 from the River Trent Bridge at Salt.
The river Trent, Salt This is the River Trent taken from the Bridge facing East, in the background are trees on the Sandon Estate, a railway line can just be seen but hidden from view is the Trent and Mersey canal and the A51.
The river Trent, Salt
This is the River Trent taken from the Bridge facing East, in the background are trees on the Sandon Estate, a railway line can just be seen but hidden from view is the Trent and Mersey canal and the A51.
Salt At this point the road from Weston to Salt doglegs across a bridge over an overgrown cutting that was once the Great Northern Railway's Uttoxeter - Stafford branch line, abandoned in 1951.
Salt
At this point the road from Weston to Salt doglegs across a bridge over an overgrown cutting that was once the Great Northern Railway's Uttoxeter - Stafford branch line, abandoned in 1951.
Trent & Mersey Canal, Salt At this point the canal is sandwiched between the River Trent (just visible beyond the field), the Colwich - Stone railway and the A51 (out of shot to the right).
Trent & Mersey Canal, Salt
At this point the canal is sandwiched between the River Trent (just visible beyond the field), the Colwich - Stone railway and the A51 (out of shot to the right).
Un-named Lane to A51 near Weston, Stafford This country lane is leading towards the A51 near to Weston, near Stafford.  Going in the other direction takes you to Gayton, a small hamlet surrounded by lovely countryside.
Un-named Lane to A51 near Weston, Stafford
This country lane is leading towards the A51 near to Weston, near Stafford. Going in the other direction takes you to Gayton, a small hamlet surrounded by lovely countryside.
Footpath and Dimple A footpath runs by the side of this giant depression in this field.  The map doesn't give any clues but it looks man made.
Footpath and Dimple
A footpath runs by the side of this giant depression in this field. The map doesn't give any clues but it looks man made.
Cherry Lane Cherry Lane in Gayton is a footpath as well as being home to a bus shelter and a post box.
Cherry Lane
Cherry Lane in Gayton is a footpath as well as being home to a bus shelter and a post box.
A518 Weston Bank This is a view of the A518 leading to Weston. The road drops steeply downhill here to the village of Weston. Glorious views of the Trent Valley and surrounding countryside can be seen from here.
A518 Weston Bank
This is a view of the A518 leading to Weston. The road drops steeply downhill here to the village of Weston. Glorious views of the Trent Valley and surrounding countryside can be seen from here.
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Chair Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ9728 (Lat: 52.855731, Lng: -2.0453574)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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